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R114 EGV

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 EGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,375 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,801 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

corrosion to front brake discs

slight leak in the exhaust system

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre perrishing/cracking

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface rust on fuel tank

Vehicle tested as Fast Track

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre perrising/cracking

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface rust on petrol tank

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lift in both rear upper suspension mounts

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,441 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lift in both rear upper suspension mounts

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,435 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lift in both rear upper suspension mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,126 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

n/s front lower suspension wishbone inner rear rubber bush slightly deterioated/unbonding

o/s outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly unbalanced

n/s front lower suspension wishbone inner rear rubber bush slightly deterioated/unbonding

o/s outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s sills have surface corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,152 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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R114 EGV is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R114 EGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R114 EGV is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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